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Mike Miles Magic Banjo

31 Aug 01 - 04:03 PM (#539180)
Subject: Mike Miles Magic Banjo
From: GUEST,Bob

I just heard the Magic Banjo CD and WOW. My question is, what was that low pitched banjo? It sounded great but unlike anything I have ever heard before. It is played on a number of tracks including "Soldiers Joy" if that helps. Since I bought the CD used, the liner notes are missing so I am not sure what that banjo was. Can anyone help?


31 Aug 01 - 04:23 PM (#539193)
Subject: RE: Mike Miles Magic Banjo
From: Sorcha

According to this page at Mikes site, he used several different instruments.


01 Sep 01 - 09:08 AM (#539576)
Subject: RE: Mike Miles Magic Banjo
From: GUEST,Bob

Thanks for the web site. Now I have a new question, what is a minstrel banjo and where do I go to find one?


01 Sep 01 - 09:25 AM (#539587)
Subject: RE: Mike Miles Magic Banjo
From: bill\sables

A Minstrel banjo is one of the earliest forms of American bamjo The skin was usually nailed on the pot, they were open backed and fretless.